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AOTA's Checking the Pulse blog is written by digital editor Stephanie Yamkovenko who reads hundreds of health and policy articles weekly to find the most engaging and enlightening content. Go beyond the news and learn how it affects OT.

New Documentary With #AOTA16 Keynoters: Boston Marathon Survivors Share Their Story

There’s one couple who we know are very thankful for occupational therapy.

Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky were keynote speakers at our 2016 Annual Conference and shared about the many ways occupational therapy helped them after they both lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Jess and Patrick are a part of a new HBO documentary called Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing. The film follows the lives of several survivors and the challenges they face as they recover emotionally and physically.

You can watch the documentary on HBO Now (tip: if you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for a free month). If you’re a subscriber you can watch it on HBO Go and it’s available on demand.